ALSO Blog – What You Need to Know

Health Literacy for People with Disabilities

What is ? For just a moment, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is living with a disability. How would you feel if you had a visual impairment and, after a surgical procedure, your health care provider

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The Best Hiking in Oregon, for Everyone

With its massive trees, snow-capped mountains, and rugged coastline, the Pacific Northwest is the most beautiful region in the world—or at least many of us who live here think so. And we appreciate it. We want to soak

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Supported Employment Services: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace

ALSO provides a wide variety of individualized supported employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We are known throughout Oregon for facilitating excellent employment outcomes for the people we support. In addition, ALSO employment

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9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities

“I have a disability yes that’s true, but all that means is that I may have to take a slightly different path than you.” -Robert M. Hensel A powerful statement, isn’t it?[1]  As a person

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Accessible Destinations for Summer Travel in the Pacific Northwest

Are you looking for a great way to enjoy the summer months? Got a road trip in mind? The Pacific Northwest is among the best places for individual, family, or group travel in the country. What’s

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Top Support Tools and Strategies Provided by ALSO to Promote Independence

ALSO is an Oregon provider of disability support services for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our mission is to promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in the life of

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